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FOR EUROPF & AMERICA. INDIA, AUSTRALIA,&o, and for PRIVATE REMIDENTS AT THÙ OUTFORTS

A Comprehensive and Complete Record of the

NEWS OF THE FAR EAST

Riven in the

HONGKONG WEEKLY

PRESS,

with which is incorporated the CHINA OVERLAND TRADE Karoar,

Subscription, paidiri advance,2

per annum. Fustage to any part

The World $2.

Hongkong Daily Press

ESTABLISHED 1857

THE

DIRECTORY & CHRONICLE FOR 1906.

Complete Edition

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OF

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COALS.

(MITSUI & CO.

ESTABLISHED, 1815'

For Case.

$22.50

20.00

16.75

WHISKY, PALL MALL

20.00

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JOHN WALKER & SONS'

OLD HIGHLAND-

12.50

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BLEND

10.50

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13.75

20.00

.16.00

40.50

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY

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In Caske 375 lbs. not $4.75 por cask ez Factory. In Bags 250 lbs, not $2.80 per bag er Factors.

PORT WINE, INVALIDS

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO General Managers. Hongkong, 1st October, 1905,

2771

FOR SALE

FOR SALE OR TO LET.

AT THE PEAK.

N. ELEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE, with Dressing, Drying and Bathrooms; dis- tant thirteen minutes by chair from the Tram; fitted with superior baths and with hot and cold water; large Kitchen; Laundry and Servants' Quarters. Can be used as one dwell. ing or divided into two.

For Particulars and Terms, apply to-

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co. Hongkong, 16th March, 1905.

NOTICE.

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EO. FENWICK & CO., LD., Engineers

de, are open to receive OFFERS FOR

THE PURCHASE OF THEIR WANCHAJ

PROPERTY, comprising portions of Marine

+

DOURO

SHERRY, AMOROSO

LA TORRE BENEDICTINE, D.O.M.

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THE ABOVE EXCLUSIVELY SHIPPED TO

SIEMSSEN & CO..

HONGKONG AGENTS.

51s

REDUCED PRICES.

FILM or PLATE F. P. CAMERAS fitted with "Ross," "Zeiss," "Dallmeyer” and

"Goerz" Lenses, Price from $85.00 to $200.00.

PLATE or FILM F. P. CAMERAB, Price from $10.00 to $100.00.

MAGAZINE CAMERAS, Price from 85.00 to $40.00.

EASTMAN KODAKS, Price from $10.00 to 75.00.

Lots Nos. 31 and 36; approximate ares 43,000 WE are just landed a large consignment of Photographis Goods. We invite you to come

square feet.

For further particulars apply to the Company Hongkong, 12th July, 1905.

13%

BOARD AND RESIDENCE

FIRST-CLASS BOARD & RESIDENCE

As

"BRAESIDE.

LARGE AND COMMODION

Well

Fine

A RESIDENCE standing in its ove grounds, with Tennis Courts, Good Dining and Reception Rooms, Large Airy and Furnished Bedrooms, every home comfort. View of the Harbour; Termg moderata Apply to Mrs. F. W. WATTS,

Braeside," 20, Macdonnell Road (late of "Tang Xuon.")

143 Hongkong, 27th June, 1905.

BOARD AND RESIDENCE. NE LARGE FRONT BEDROOM with

No for one or two Gentlemen.

Apply at-

No. 2, KNUTSFORD TERRACE,

Kowloon. Hongkong, 3rd March, 1906.

BOARD AND RESIDENCE,

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A. TACK & CO.

HEAD OFFICE -1, SUSUGA-CHO, TOHIO, LONDON BRANCH, LE ŠTRIST, E.C. HONGKONG BRANCH-PRING'S BUILDINGS, ICE HOUSE Arana?

OTHER BRANCHES New York, San Francisco, Hamburg, Bombay, Singapore, Bouraboya, Manila, Amoy, Shanghai, Cheloo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Port Arthur, Soul, Chemulpo, Tokohama, Tokomka, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Kure, Shimenesaki, Mojl, Wakamatau Karate, Nagasaki, Kndainotsu, Sasebo, Malizura Miike, Hakodate, Taipeh, to.

Telegraphic Addreas: "MITSUI" (A.B.C. and A. 1 Godas) CONTRACTORS OF COAL to the Imperial Japanese Navy and Arsenals and the State Railways; Frincipal Railway Companies and Industrial Works; Home and Foreign Mail and Freight Steamers. SOLE PROPRIETORS of the Famous Milke, Tagawa, Yamano and Ide Coal Mines; an BOLE AGENTS for Hokoku, Hondo, Kanada, Fujinotana, Mameda, Mannours, Onoura Obsný“,

Bambara Tsubakure, Yoshinotani, Yoakle, Yanokibara, and other Coals. 112

8. MINAMI, Manager, Hongkong.

HIRANO.

THE LEADING MINERAL WATER OF THE EAST,

THE HIRANO MINERAL WATER CO., LD, KOBE,

AGENTS: F. BLACKHEAD & CD.

[1905

Hongkong, 16th August, 1905.

KELLY &

WALSH, LD.,

YORK BUILDING, CHATER ROAD.

NEW BOOKS EX. ENGLISH MAIL. | WESTARN

MT SWOBD FUB LAFAYETTE, by Max)

Pemberton

and inspect our new stock.

26, DES VEUX ROAD, HONGKONG.

39

& CO.

SEA SPRAY, by F. T. Bullen

LANE, CRAWFORD

LADIES'

DEPARTMENT.

JUST RECEIVED NEW SHIPMENT OF

SUMMER COSTUMES

IN MUSLIN, LINEN, COTTON, ETC.

LADIES' TRIMMED HATS.

L TEST LONDON AND PARIS STYLES.

BLOUSES, UNDERSKIRTS, BOOTS AND SHOES.

341

THE PATHWAY OF THE PIONEER, by

Dolf Wyllerde

KASL GRINE, by Louis Tracey

وده

Tus Lapse of VIVIEN EADY, by G.

Marriott

THE THRESHING FLOOR, by J. 8.

Fletcher

TRO

Bishor's APBON, by W. S. Mangham

IRRESPONSIBLL KITTY, by Curtia Zorko THE WREAL OF Larn, by E. Glasgow... THE SHADOW or Lưrs, by A. D.

Body wick

THE HOVER OF BHADOWS,

Lowe, by R. J.

Farrer...

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Bach $1.75

CULTULE I EASTERN LANDS, by Armining Vambery ... THE ARBITER IN COUNCIL ... TWO YEARS AKONG NEW GUINEA CANNIBALS, by A. B. and H. Pratt: Illustrated

89.60

8.00

4.50

THE ORIGIN OF LITE: PHYSICAL BABIS AND DEFINITION, by J. B. Burke... THE POLARISCOP IN THE CHEMICAL

LABORATORY, by G., W. Rolfe BLACK'S MEDICAL DICTIONARY .-

Simple LanguaGY FOR DOXESTIO Let

6.00

6.40

IN

6.60

TABLRA

DLES FOR USA OF BLACKSMITES AND FORGRES GIVING ALLOWANCE FOR DRAWING DOWN, &C., ROUND,SQUAED AND FLAT SECTIONS, by J. Watson 2.00 LECTURES ON TROPICAL DISEASES, by

Sir Patrick Manson THE PREVENTION OF

6.00

***

SENILITY, AND

A SANITARY OUTLOOK, by Sir J. Crichton Browne

2.00 Naw VUL. "WISDOM OF THE EART" SERIES:

THE CLASSICS OF CONFECICS; THE BOOK OF HISTORY (SHU KING;

TOWARD THA HEIGHTS: AN ÁPPEAL TO YOUNG MEN, by C. Wagner... THE COLONIAL OFFICE LIBT, 1906 ATEIZ GATES OF Tan East; TRAVEL AMONG HISTORIC WONDERLANDS,

0.80 8.40

0.80

LES

WITH

by Lt. Col. J. P. BarN TRISHMAN

4.80

SCANDALES

ALLEMANDS ALSACE-LOERAINS, by A. Stephany 2.25 BEET EDWARD THE GÓLF CAPUIS, by

H. Hatohinton ...

0.80

THE COSSACZS, BY AN IRISHMAN WHO

RODE WITH THEE TAKÒVOX- OUT THE WAE, by F. McCullagh ... 4.50 PORT ALTEUR, SIEGE AND CAPITULA-

TION, by E. Ashmead Bartlett FROM THE TALU TO POEF ARTHUR, by W. Maxwell (of the "Standard" ́and

Daily Mail').

GILLANDERS

16,80

ROAD.

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LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, 23rd April, 1906.

M

1.33

THE

LAHMEYER

CO. LD..

... 12.80 On Lachost and FIRK EATING, by J.

Hutobinson, M.D.

10.00 SMALLPOI, ITA DISSEMINATION AND

PREVENTION, by F. J. Stevens 2.00

TEADE

THE

INSURANCE

EVERY FACILITY

In connection with Life Assurance Business is afforded by

THE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.

NE of the largest and wealthiest of the Provident Institutions of the United Kingdom. Forms of application and all information will be promptly afforded on application to

DODWELL & CO., LD.,

Agents.

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HOTELS

HONGKONG HOTEL

FIRST-CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE.

Dining accommodation for 300 Persons 163 Bedrooms

Elegantly Furnished Reception Rooms Private Bar and Billiard Rooms for Hotel

Residents

Hydraulic Lifts to each Flour Electrio Lighting and Fans Every Comfort

Ladies Afternoon Tea Rooms

Ladies' Cloak Rooms

Matron in attendance

CHARGES MODERATE, AND NO EXTRA

H. HAYNES, Manager

040

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL

Ladies' Afternoon Tea-Rooms.

Private Bar and Billiard-Rooms. Hot and Cold Water throughout. Electrically Lighted. Electric Fana

required)

Electric Passenger Elevator to each floor. Table D'Hate at soparato tables.

For Terma, &c., apply to the

MANAGER.

Hongkong, 24th July, 1905.

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"BOA VISTA" (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

CHINA); MAÇAO.

HAB be opened, under Europea

management and most striot emporvision to food, aleaziliness, and hygiene of the plac All comforts of a home.

A most pleasant retreat! or those desirous of a few days rest and quiet

Comfortable accommodation for travellers paying a visit to the istorical and pictures ne malony of Macas.

Masao in 40 miles south-west of Hongkong One steamer (na, Heungshan), daily to and from Honghong, and two stoomera to and from Canton, give easy communication with both these centres.

Cable Address"BOAVIFTA," For Terms, apply

221

THE MANAGER.

VICTORIA HOTEL.

SHAYEEN-CANTON.

On the British Concession.

M & S.

"GLENWOOD.”

27, Hongkong, 20th September 1905.

A. LING & 00.. FURNITURE STORE.

PLATED GLASS AND CROCKERY WARE, & &c.; and F00CHOW LACQUERED WARE.

68, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL Hongkon. 21st September, 1900.

THE

COLD STORAGE.

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THE HONGKONG IOR COMPANY, L., have now 40,000 Cubic feet of Cold Storage available at EAST FOINT. Stores will bs Open at 10 a.. und à P.M. daily, Sunday excepted to receive and doliver pariabable goods.

WE. PARLANE, Magmar Hongkong, th November, 1901.

ON SALE

ÞOUND VOLUMES of the HONGKONG

BOUWEEKLY PRESS, July to December

1905. With INDEX. Price $7,60.

Ou sale at the Hongkong Daily Presa Oce

Hongkong 0th Feb. 1906

A

NOW READY.

TABLE OF THE

RATES OF EXCHANGE

AT HONGKONG,

YOR

DEMAND DRAFTS ON BOMBAY,

On the Day Preceding the Departure of the English Maile from the Year at the Closing

of the Indian Mints to the Free Coinage of Silver

FROM 1893 TO 1903;

ALSO

RATES FOR SOVEREIGNS, GOLD LEAF, BAR SILVER (From 1900),

and other Useful Information.

Price: $1 CASH,

On Sale at the "DART PRESS" Ofice, or

Local Booksellers.

Hongkong, 16th April, 1906,

ELECTRICAL

LONDON.

FELTEN & GUILLAUME-LAH MEYER WERKE

FRANKFURT A/M.

FOR ESTIMATES OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OF ANY DESCRIPTION

Apply to SIEMSSEN & CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA.

46%

MAEN

TRADE

ANN

AQUARIUS

SPARKLING MINERAL TABLES WATER; Qte., Pta, & Splita..

SILENT WATER; Qis.

STONE GINGER BEER.

GINGER ALE.

TONIC.

LEMONADE.

PURE TREBLE DISTILLED WATER ONLY is used in the Manufacture of these Beverages and by these means ABSOLUTE PURITY IS GUARANTEED.

MARK

TELEPHONE No. 75.

BOLE AGENTS-

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,

Hongkong, 4th April, 1935.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

15, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL”

1a34

CHUN SENG.

No. 39, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG. LATE OF 51, MAIN STREET, YOKOHAMA.

TRAPER & TAILOR, GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS, & GENERAL OUTFITTER,

ALL NEW GOODS IN STOCK.

A Trial Solicited. Fit and Satisfaction Guaranteed. Inspection Invited Hongkong, 27th May, 1905.

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JUST LANDED.

MACAO HOTEL.

MACAO, CHINA.

In the Centre of the Prays Grande.

Both Hotels under experienced European Management.

B.G.M. AND DOHERTY BLACK GUT Every Comfort and Convenience for Residents

RACQUETS.

and Touriste.

MACKIE'S

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WM. FARMER.

Proprietor.

ONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAN

WHITE HORSE CELLARHWAYS COMPANY, LIMITED:

THE UNRIVALLED SCOTCH WHISKY' $14.00 PER DOZEN

LANE. CRAWFORD & CO.

BOLE AGENTS.

165

W.

Thrashing Floor...

BREWER & CO.

23 & 26, QUEEN'S ROAD.

Gambler, by Author of John Chilcote,

M.P

Portrove

The Man with C pais.

Plikington ...

First it was Ordained

Beauty Shop

A Specimen Spinster, by Yeigh

The Romance of the Fountain, by Hamilton

The Coat of any Colonte

of Gossip, by Sherwood of Destiny, by Truscott The Parson's Wood, by Simpson

Biars

The Web of the Past, by Cromartie The Difficult Way, by Doszmer Love in the Liste, by Montgomery.. The Prophet of the Poor...

Imperial Naval Review and an Account!

of the Visit of the British Fiest to Japan

***

bach $1.75

Jookal...

0.10

Dr. Nikola...

1.40

Through Race Glasses

0.80

What Men Like Most in Women Barlasch of the Guard

080

9.40

BOXING GLOVES, INDIAN CLUES, DUMBBELLS,

TENNIS BACKETS, Tenuia

BALLS, TENNIS POLO, CRICKET BATS, CRICKET BALLS, &C.

PLAYING CARDS, SETS OF BRIDGE, WRIST, Prquer, BizIQUE, WHIST MARKEES, BUDGE MARKERS.

DRAUGHTS, CHESS, DOMINOES, DICE. [#32

JAKA

IN LIQUIDATION.

TIME TABLE.

WHER DAYO,

7,20 nan, to 8.00 azn. .....Every 10 minutes. 9.00 am, to 8.30 am, ...Every 10 minutes. 8.30 a.m. to 9:30 am....Every 10 minutos, 9.30 em, to 11.00 am. ...Every 15 minutes,

· 11,30 6,m. to 12,46 p.m. ...Every 18 minutes, 12.45 pm to 1.15 p.m. ...Every 10 minuter, 1.15 p.m. to 146 p.m. ... Every 15 minutes, 1.45 p.m. to 2.16 p.....Every 10 minutes. 2.15 p.m. to 8,00 pm, .....Every 15 minutes 8.30 p.m. to: 6.00 p.m.... Every 15 minutes, 6.00 pm. to 8.00 pm....Every 10 minutes

KIGBT CAES

8.45 p.m. & 2.00 p.m., 9.45 to 11.15 p.m., Byery hour.

HATULDAIR,

Extra care at 11.30 p.m. and 11.45 pm. BUNDAYS,

8.00 .m: to 99.00 a.m. ... Every 15 minutes! 9.00 am, to 9.80 nan.....Every 80 minutes. 9.20. to 10.80 xám....Every 15 minutes, 10.80 m, to 11:00 am....Every 10 minutes. 1200 Noon to 1.00 pan....Every 10 minutes. 1.00 p.m. to 6.00 pm,... Every 15 minutes. 5.00 p.uz. to 6.0 Dm....Every 10 minutes. 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 u....Every 15 minutda, 7:00 am, to 8.00 p........Every 10 minutes: NIGHT CARS at 8.4 pm, £2.00 p.m.9.45 to 11.15 pm, o half hour, SPECIAL CARS by arrangement at the Com- pany's Office, Alexandra Buildings, Dea Vaux Koad Central.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & BON, Liquidators.

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Hongkong, 18th July, 1995,